The key to minimizing costs without sacrificing cleanliness is developing more effective cleaning procedures and using highly efficient products.
Download Kitchen Cleaning Procedures
11 Focus Areas for a Clean Kitchen
Select a number to learn how to best clean that area
Helpful Hints
Clean
Wash hands and surfaces with soap and hot water before and after cooking or preparing antyhing often throughout as well. Also, clean all fruits and veggies before preparing.
Separate
Use separate cutting boards, plates, and utensils for raw produce and for raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs. In addition to preventing contamination, this also helps adress allergy concerns.
Cook
Cook food thoroughly to the correct temperature. Use a table like the following to make sure all foods are cooked to a safe internal temperature: Link
Chill
A refrigerator should be at 40° F (4° C) and freezer at 0° F (-18° C). Keep a refrigerator thermometer in both, and check the temperature periodically. Bacteria can grow in some foods within two hours unless refrigerate.
